It’s been a busy start to August, first with Sharon & Keith – joined by Marc, over for tea on the first weekend; followed by Simon, Scott & Alex the next week.

Sunday 26th July 2015

Gina & I just got back from a lovely holiday, staying on the island of Sardinia (Italy).

We took one day out to go on cruise around some nearby smaller islands, and help the local wildlife take a light snack.

We also visited a local archaeological burial site, around 4,000 years old. It is set beside a vineyard (seen in background).

Then back to our hotel, for a scene of the view from our balcony.

Sunday 14th June 2015

This afternoon we celebrated the recent birthday of our youngest son, James.

The weather managed to hold off the expected rain, and so we had both lunch and tea in our garden.

Friday 12th June 2015

This evening, Gina & I went to see & hear the world famous Moody Blues in concert, at the Apollo Theatre, Hammersmith.

Appearing were Justin Hayward, John Lodge and Graeme Edge, who commented that the group had just celebrated their 51st year, and he his 74th birthday!

Sunday 7th June 2015

Today saw a double celebration, with the occasion of both a long awaited “G-day” for Gina’s “Gumbiner” side of the family, plus her cousin Malcolm’s 83rd birthday party.

Saturday 6th June 2015

This afternoon we visited the opening of the refurbished Eastcote House gardens, with a village fair.

There were lots of different stalls, offering a great variety of produce and wares.

A real bonus, were all the old/vintage cars on display, covering over half a century of motoring.

Sunday 14th May 2015

This afternoon we visited Henley on Thames, for a walk down by the river.

The weather was a little overcast, but we had plenty of fresh air.

Then off to the local tea rooms, for some refreshment.

Sunday 17th May 2015

This afternoon, Gina & I went for a walk around the grounds and walled garden, of the newly refurbished Eastcote House.

Sunday 3rd May 2015

This afternoon, we held a slightly delayed birthday party for my brother Simon, joined by Marc, Scott & Alex.

Sunday 20th April 2015

Today my aunty Jean celebrated her 90th birthday, with a party held for about 50 close relatives and friends, at Chalk Farm, not far from where she lives in Eastbourne.

After the birthday lunch and speeches, the weather was so nice, that we spent the rest of the afternoon in the garden outside.

It also gave us all an excellent opportunity to catch up on the latest family news.

Lastly, a very big thank you to my cousin Martin and his wife Jann, plus everybody else concerned, for all the immense hard work and effort that they put into making a wonderful day for my aunt and everyone at the party.